Chris Sallade teaches from Luke 14:12-24 on the parable of the Great Banquet: He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the cripp…

In a Friday morning lecture, Dr. Michael Kruger taught on the development of the New Testament canon by addressing five common misconceptions about how we came to have 27 books in our New Testaments. Dr Michael Kruger currently serves as the president of Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte NC campus). In addition to serving in that leadership …

On October 24th, Dr. Michael Kruger came to campus to deliver a lecture on "The Lost Gospels: Our Culture's Quest to Rewrite the Story of Jesus." In this talk, Dr. Kruger addressed the following questions: "When it comes to the story of Jesus, which historical testimonies and documents are the most accurate and reliable in conveying who Jesus actua…

David Keddie teaches on the Parable of the Talents form Matthew 25:14-30: “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and t…

Chris Sallade continues our FNF series on the parables by teaching from Luke 12:13-21 on the parable of the Rich Fool: Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against al…

David Keddie continues our series on the parables by teaching on the Good Samaritan. Luke 10:25-37 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart …

Chris Sallade continues our series on the Parables by teaching on what we learn about love, and God's love, from the parable of the prodigal son. Luke 15:11-32 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 “Not long …

David Keddie gives the second message in our FNF series on the Parables, addressing a pair of parables, one on the mustard seed and on leaven in bread. Luke 13:18-21 "[Jesus] said therefore,'What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and be…

Chris Sallade spoke at our first Friday Night Fellowship from Matthew 20:1-16. Chris reflected on how this parable shows that God's kingdom is based on God's grace and not on our own works or righteousness. Matthew 20:1-16 "For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. He agreed to…

At our Reunions Friday Night Fellowship Bill Boyce reflected on Philippians 3:10 where Paul speaks of his deep desire to know Christ: "...that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death..."Από τον Bill Boyce

In a message for our virtual Reunions meeting on Zoom, Bill Boyce shared a reflection on Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus says, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden…

In the second part of our FNF message Chris Sallade and Anna Megill shared a tribute for Bill and Debbie Boyce, as the Boyces transition away from on-campus ministry with current undergrads to a new staff role ministering to the PCF alumni community.

Chris Sallade gives the last regular message of the school year exhorting the students to pay attention to the voices that they listen to this summer. Chris spoke from selected verses in John 10: "The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own s…

David Keddie closes out our series on Philippians by teaching on contentment, particularly focusing on chapter 4 verses 10-13: "I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever …

Chris Sallade delivers the FNF message from Philippians 4:1-7 on peace. "Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women s…

Bill Boyce continues our series on Philippians by asking the question: what are you waiting for? What are you longing for? His text is Philippians 3:17-21: Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as en…

David Keddie continues our series on Philippians by meditating on the one thing that is worth more than anything else in life--the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus the Lord. Philippians 3:1-14 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out f…

Chris Sallade continues our series on Philippians by preaching on what true "impact" looks like in the world. His text was Philippians 2:12-30 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to w…

This FNF we took a break from our series on Philippians to hear from a guest speaker, Mike Emlet, on a Christian approach to mental health. Mike Emlet is a faculty member and counselor at Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF), where he has served since 2001. He holds a doctor of medicine from the University of Pennsylvania and a mast…

David Keddie continues on teaching series on the book of Philippians by teaching from Philippians 1:27-2:11 with a focus on the humility that we are called to in Christ. "Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with o…

Bill Boyce continues our FNF series on Philippians by talking about our longing for purpose and how Paul speaks to a life filled with purpose in Christ. Philippians 1:12-26 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all th…

Chris Sallade kicks off our spring FNF series on Philippians. Chris preached from Philippians 1:1-11 on where we get our sense of confidence and assurance. Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus C…

Bill Boyce preaches from Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 "I said in my heart, 'Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.' But behold, this also was vanity. 2 I said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?” 3 I searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine—my heart still guiding me with wisdom—and how to lay hold on fo…

David Keddie preaches from Ecclesiastes 2 about how the book dismantles the idea of breaking new ground, being remembered, and leaving a legacy. "So I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly. For what can the man do who comes after the king? Only what has already been done. 13 Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as t…

Chris Sallade begins our new series on Ecclesiastes by teaching from Ecclesiastes 1:1-11. Chris suggests that the Preacher (Qoheleth) of Ecclesiastes can also be understood as a "Dismantler"--someone who asks the hard questions about life, and dismantles assumptions about what gives meaning to life.Από τον Princeton Christian Fellowship

This is a recording of our Friday night session of our PCF Global Ministry Conference. The speaker is John White '93 and his talk was entitled : From Princeton to Ukraine: My Personal Pathway to Global Ministry. John has served with World Venture in Ukraine since 2000.Από τον Princeton Christian Fellowship

David Keddie wraps up our series on "Jesus Discovered" by discussing Jesus as King. His text was Luke 2:10-14 "And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for y…

Bill Boyce talks about how Jesus presents himself as a Servant, teaching from John 13:1-17: "Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of …

Chris Sallade speaks on Jesus's role as a Judge. His text is John 5:22-27: "For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent…

David Keddie continues our FNF series on "Jesus Discovered" by speaking on Jesus as a Friend. David's text was Luke 7:36-50: "One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at table. 37 And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharis…

Bill Boyce taught on Jesus as the long expected Christ and Messiah. "And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they told him, “John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.” And he asked them, “But who do you say t…

In this message, we continued our series on "Jesus Discovered," looking into Jesus's identity as "the Word" from John 1: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the l…

Chris Sallade continues our fall series, "Jesus Discovered," by teaching on Jesus as Healer, from Mark 5:21-43 (where Jesus heals a woman and Jairus's daughter). Chris addresses these four questions: Did these miraculous healings actually happen? Why does Jesus heal? Why doesn’t Jesus always heal? What does this all mean for us?…

This is the kickoff message of PCF's Fall FNF series "Jesus Discovered." In this message, Chris Sallade talks about Jesus as Teacher and how that shapes our response as his students. "Jesus got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat." - Lu…

Chris Sallade shares his reflections on how we think about the past, present, and future as Christians. Unfortunately, the beginning of the message was missed, and the recording begins five minutes into Chris's talk.Από τον Chris Sallade

Bill Boyce shared a short reflection at our Virtual FNF meeting centered around John 14:6 where Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me," and also on Ephesians 2: 19-22 "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the househol…

Our interns, Robbie and Johanna, share exhortations for the students as they transition into the summer break. Robbie shared reflections around Matthew 7:24-27 "Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on tha…

David Keddie continued our series on practical theology by reflecting on happiness and Psalm 16.Από τον David Keddie

Chris Sallade speaks from 1 Corinthians 8 on how we are to navigate differences in the grey areas of the Christian Life.Από τον Chris Sallade

Bill Boyce continues our series on practical theology by addressing the topic of doubt. His text was Matthew 11:2-6 "2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 4 And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hea…

David Keddie continues our series on Practical Theology by addressing the topic of friendship. His main text was Ecclesiastes 4:7-11 "7 Again, I saw vanity under the sun: 8 one person who has no other, either son or brother, yet there is no end to all his toil, and his eyes are never satisfied with riches, so that he never asks, “For whom am I toil…

Chris Sallade takes on the topic of suffering in our series on Practical Theology. His message looks at what we can learn about suffering from the book of Job.Από τον Chris Sallade

Bill Boyce teaches on Contentment in our series on Practical Theology. His text is Philippians 4:10-13 "I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be con…

Bill Boyce continues our Winter Retreat series by discussing fear in relation to Psalm 27. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?Από τον Bill Boyce

Chris Sallade continues our Winter Retreat series with a message on anger and Psalm 4. "Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord."Από τον Chris Sallade

David Keddie leads off our Winter Retreat teaching on Emotions in the Psalms by talking about longing and depression and how they relate to Psalm 42-43. As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night,…

Chris Sallade closes out our Advent series speaking from Daniel 2: "And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever, just as you saw that a stone was …

Bill Boyce continues our Advent series, reflecting how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Good Shepherd described in Ezekiel 34:11-16: “For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and …

David Keddie began our Advent series by teaching on the earliest prophecy of a coming Savior, from Genesis 3:15: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”Από τον David Keddie

Chris Sallade continues our series on Christian identity, speaking from Hebrews 11: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that…